Tooth Extraction on Chol Hamoed

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Question

I have a wisdom tooth that needs extraction. There are occasional pains, not severe. Is it permitted to extract the tooth on Chol Hamoed?

Answer

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It is permitted to treat it on Chol Hamoed. 

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 532, סעיף 2
All medical treatments are permitted on Chol Hamoed.

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